The Valley is busting at the seams with activities for the jovial and the jaded alike, offering an entertainment smorgasbord for the April 26-28 weekend. From the bone-crushing thrills of Monster Jam, to the soulful strains of the Scottsdale Jazz Festival, to the aerobatic alley-oops of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Playoffs, the Valley's calendar is a bouquet of the best sort.
For those preferring a touch of humor to start their weekend, the caustic wit of Bill Burr will be lacing Phoenix with laughter at the Arizona Financial Theatre, tickets scoffing at a mere $64 to bear witness, according to a release by ABC 15. Not to be outdone, die-hard basketball enthusiasts can snatch up seats starting around $115 to watch the Suns turn up the heat against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Footprint Center.
For the musically inclined, the Scottsdale Jazz Festival promises to deliver an auditory feast, with a general admission ticket of $35 as reported by ABC 15. Meanwhile, Saturday's revelers can indulge in earth-friendly festivities at the Phoenix Zoo with general admission setting families back $37.95.
If an infused blend of food, drink, and jauntiness is more one's speed, the DTPHX Urban Wine Walk offers a $5 food and wine pairing that is expected to titillate the most discerning palates, as per ABC 15. With a slew of events to choose from, determining where to spend your green could be tougher than selecting a favorite child for Valley residents and visitors this weekend.
Not to be overlooked, earlier in the month on April 13, the Mesa Music Festival spruced up the local music scene, boasting over 200 performances from emerging artists, revelers enjoying Downtown Mesa's assorted eateries and breweries without paying a dime for admission, as described by PHX Fray. Furthermore, The Van Buren hosted a Scandinavian invasion with Arrival from Sweden, delivering "the music of ABBA" to Phoenix, which pivoted music-goers back to disco glory with $35 tickets.
Indeed, as the Arizona heat begins to assert itself, the Valley's array of weekend events ensures that locals have ample reason to step out and savor the cultural cornucopia on offer. Whether cheering from sports arena stands or relaxing to the tune of cool jazz, there's no shortage of ways to beat the boredom this weekend—and across the Phoenix metro area, the choice is richly yours.
